Faced with a staggering $483 million budget deficit heading into the new fiscal year, Mayor Gavin Newsom and his department administrators hope to plug part of the gap with fees - by imposing new ones and increasing those already on the books.
Mime permit: $25 ($15 surcharge if mime breaks silence) Toilet facilities in city parks: $2 per flush ($2 surcharge if you leave seat up) Food service permit for caterers: $150 per event Dispose of deceased cat or dog: $20